By Sholnn Z. Freeman Howard University medical scientist Angel S. Byrd is leading efforts to raise awareness about a chronic skin condition that remains largely unknown to the public but has devastating effects — especially among Black women. Byrd, M.D., Ph.D., is a tenured professor and the Director of Research in the Department of Dermatology. Byrd and her medical
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Written By Lexx Thornton One of North Carolina’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) is taking another step to become a national leader in artificial intelligence (AI) education by adding tech giant OpenAI to its roster of partners.  North Carolina Central University (NCCU) in Durham announced a partnership with OpenAI through the university’s Institute for
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Written by Lexx Thornton Norfolk State University’s Writing Center has recently implemented Generative Artificial Intelligence initiatives to provide targeted support to faculty and students as we navigate the fresh challenges that AI poses.  With the rise of AI, universities have experienced an increase in the number of students utilizing the program. “We have noticed an
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By Lexx Thornton Graduation season packs out the entire month of May with undergraduate graduations and graduate graduations. Graduation season is such an exciting time for any college graduate, but what’s not exciting is when you are walking up the steps to walk across the stage after hearing your name, it’s pronounced wrong. What are
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Written By Lexx Thornton The foundation of the United States is deeply intertwined with the labor, resilience, and ingenuity of Black Americans. From the early days of agriculture and skilled trades to the modern advancements in engineering and technology, Black labor has been instrumental in building and sustaining the nation. Central to this narrative are
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Written By Lexx Thornton HBCUs have impacted culture and society. They have shaped our youth’s minds all while breeding excellence, and they continue to do so now. Have you ever wondered how HBCUs have shaped social justice movements? Research conducted by North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University undergraduate students Kyla Holton and Jayden Seay,
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Written By Lexx Thornton AI is what is happening in our world and taking over the 21st century! AI stands for artificial intelligence and is the field of computer science focused on creating machines or software that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence.  While some have been skeptical about the future of their
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By: Lexx Thornton Elon Musk is a businessman known for his leadership of Tesla, Space X, and X (formally known as Twitter). Since 2025, he has been a senior advisor to United States President Donald Trump and the de facto head of the Department of Government Efficiency. Recently Elon Musk’s xAI acquired plans for further
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By Lexx Thornton The average age when you go off to college is typically 18. When you get a car, the average age is between 16 and 18, so it’s safe to say many freshmen might have cars when they go off to college (certain HBCUs may vary). When you get a car it’s more
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Born May 14, 1955, Marian Rogers Croak is an African American engineer who was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame for her work. Ever heard of VoIP? VoIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol — it’s a technology that lets you make phone calls over the Internet instead of traditional telephone lines. Still
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